ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Existing provision of the guidelines relating to serving meals onboard amended
Due to COVID-19 pandemic airline operations were suspended in March, 2020. Based on the evolving situation, a calibrated resumption of domestic operations commenced in May 2020 with various, restrictions for safe air travel. Accordingly, Central Government restricted airlines to serve meals during COVID 49 pandemic in 2020 to contain the transmission of COVID-19 virus. The Government, in view of the guidelines issued by the M/O Health & Family Welfare  for domestic travel and reduction of COVID case load on account of proper implementation of COVID appropriate behaviour protocol and upon recommendations of Air Transport Facilitation Committee  involving the members from Indian Council of Medical Research  and MoH&FW, has recently amended the existing provision of the guidelines on 16.11.2021 relating to serving meals onboard without restriction of, duration of the flight subject to adherence to guidelines issued from time to time in this regard. The meal, cost comes under unbundling of services and is therefore choice of the passenger to avail these services. The quality of meals on board is governed by the policies of the respective airlines adhering to the appropriate extant guidelines on quality of food issued by the appropriate authorities.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation  V. K.Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Election Commission
ECI replaces Police Observer of Nashik and one RO of 125 Nashik West district
The Election Commission of India has replaced Police Observer of Nashik and one RO of Nashik district after reviewing the electoral preparedness of the state of Maharashtra.
Police Observer was removed for not performing the task of observation satisfactorily. On the basis of input regarding progress of photo voter slip distribution, which is very important to inform each and every elector timely, it was found that the performance of an Assembly Constituency in Nashik district was very poor. Reviewing this, the Commission ordered replacement of the RO 125 Nashik West. The new officers will join today.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Character and Personality Development of Youth
Government has launched the National Service Scheme  in the year 1969 with the overall objective of personality development of the students through community service. It is a Central Sector Scheme under Government of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It provides opportunity to the students/youth of 11th & 12th Class of schools at +2 Board level and student youth of Technical Institutions, Graduate & Post Graduate at colleges and University level of India to take part in various government led community service activities & programmes.The Budget Allocation for National Service Scheme  during financial year 2019-20 is Rs.160 Crore.
In Rajasthan, NSS covers 23 Universities, One +2 School Council, 607 Colleges/Technical Institutions, 773 +2 Schools. It has 2,08,000 NSS volunteers and 2084 NSS units in the State as on 31.03.2019. During the year 2018-19, NSS Units adopted 1748 villages/slums; organized 1748 Special Camps of 7-days duration in which 87,400 volunteers participated; 69,968 saplings were planted; 10572 units of blood were donated; 16,700 volunteers were involved in Pulse Polio Campaign; 49 Health/Eye/Immunization Camps and 23,838 Awareness Programmes were organized. 500 female NSS volunteers were also given training on Self-Defence. In addition to the above, NSS volunteers undertake regular activities  i.e. 120 hours per volunteer per year , wherein volunteers undertake activities like building social harmony, literacy, gender justice, life-skill education, disaster management, health, public sanitation, personal hygiene, environmental conservation of natural resources, preservation of cultural and historical heritage, etc.
This information was given by the Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Steps taken for Improving Statistical System
The national statistical system in India is decentralised both at the central and state levels and the district level statistical system is within the ambit of the State Government. This Ministry provides technical advice to the State Governments for improving the state statistical systems. The State Governments assess the strengths and weaknesses of the statistical systems from time to time and take steps to improve them. India Statistical Strengthening Project, presently known as Support for Statistical Strengthening  Scheme, is being implemented in States who have signed Memorandum of Understanding  to improve their statistical systems in respect of matters covered under the Scheme. MoUs have been signed with 20 participating States/Union Territories. An amount of Rs. 307.87 crore has been released to them so far, out of which 82.07% has been reported to be utilised till 15th July, 2019. The funds are mainly utilised for compilation of local level statistics, creation of integrated State databases, conducting type studies and surveys to address data gaps, compilation of core indicators such as Consumer Price Index and State level Index of Industrial Production, conducting workshops and training programmes for statistical personnel, and strengthening of physical and IT infrastructure.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and Minister of State  of the Ministry of Planning, Shri Rao Inderjit Singh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Improvement in Ranking of States
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  has released the rankings of States and Union Territories  under State Reform Action Plan , 2019 on 05.09.2020. The Action Plan included 187 reform points covering 12 business regulatory areas, viz., Access to Information & Transparency Enablers, Labour Regulation-Enablers, Construction Permit Enablers, Single Window System, Sector Specific, Inspection Enablers, Paying Taxes, Environment Registration Enablers, Obtaining Utility Permits, Land Administration/Transfer of Property, Contract Enforcement and Land Availability and Allotment.
The top States as per the assessment under SRAP, 2019 are tabulated below:-
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
Name of States/UT
|
|
Rank under SRAP, 2019
|
|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
3
|
|
Telangana
|
|
3
|
|
4
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
4
|
|
5
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
5
|
|
6
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
6
|
|
7
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
7
|
|
8
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
8
|
|
9
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
9
|
|
10
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
10
It is noted that some States/UTs have improved their ranking while others have slipped down in the SRAP, 2019 as compared to their previous year’s rankings.
The assessment of States/UTs under SRAP, 2019 was based on feedback obtained from users/professionals against 180 out of 187 reform points, which is in congruence with the methodology followed by the World Bank in its global Doing Business rankings.
The assessment under SRAP, 2019 indicates the area-wise performance of States/UTs based on feedback received from user/professionals. States/UTs have been encouraged to implement the remaining reforms and to work on generating more awareness among general public. Further, DPIIT has prepared a 301-point State Reforms Action Plan, 2020 and shared with States/UTs on 25.08.2020. The Action Plan is spread across 15 reform areas and seeks to promote sector-specific approach so as to create an enabling business environment across various sectors in the country. The various sectors include Trade License, Healthcare, Legal Metrology, Fire License/NOC, Cinema Halls, Hospitality, Telecom, Movie Shooting and Tourism.
In order to guide States/UTs for implementing critical and complex reforms, a series of capacity building webinars were organized in the months of November, 2020, December, 2020 and January, 2021, wherein reform area-wise best practices of a States were shared with all the States. Further, a set of FAQs have been prepared and shared with the States/UTs on 16.11.2020 to help them in understanding reform requirements, objective and other key points.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri SomParkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
HURL executes Land Lease Agreements and Concession Agreements for revival of Gorakhpur & Sindri units of FCIL and Barauni unit of HFCL
Land to be leased out by FCIL/HFCL to HURL for a period of 55 years
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited , a Joint Venture company of NTPC, IOCL, CIL and FCIL/ HFCL incorporated to implement the fertilizer revival projects at Gorakhpur, Sindri, and Barauni, has executed land lease agreements and concession agreements with Fertilizer Corporation of India Limited  and Hindustan Fertilizer Corporation Limited .
In order to facilitate HURL to set up the fertilizer projects at the three locations, the Union Cabinet had accorded its approval in respect of the land lease on 9th August, 2018, as per which the agreements were signed and the land would be leased to HURL for a period of 55 years by FCIL/HFCL.
The revival of Gorakhpur and Sindri units of FCIL and Barauni unit of HFCL will ensure substantial investment in the fertilizer sector.This will create job opportunities and also boost the economy of the eastern region/state of the country. The revival of fertilizer units will also augment indigenous production of urea there by enhancing self-reliance in urea. All the three new plants are currently under implementation and are expected to be commissioned in early 2021.
The signing of the documents was completed in the presence of Secretary , Smt. Bharathi Siva swami Sihag and other senior officers of the department and HURL, FCIL, HFCL and PDIL.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Verify Aadhaar before accepting it as a proof of identity: UIDAI
Verify Aadhaar for correct identification and to curb any possible misuse
Before accepting an Aadhaar either in physical or electronic form for establishing identity of an individual, entities should verify the Aadhaar.
The Unique Identification Authority of India  maintains that verification of Aadhaar number following the consent of the Aadhaar holder is the right step to establish genuineness of any form of Aadhaar  presented by an individual.
It prohibits unscrupulous elements, and anti-social elements from indulging in any possible misuse. It also promotes usage hygiene, and reasserts UIDAI’s stand that any 12-digit number is not an Aadhaar. Tampering of Aadhaar documents can be detected by offline verification, and tampering is a punishable offence and liable for penalties under Section 35 of the Aadhaar Act.
UIDAI has requested the state governments by emphasizing the need for verification before usage, and has urged the states to give necessary direction so that whenever Aadhaar is submitted as a proof of identity – authentication/verification of the resident is performed by the concerned entity using Aadhaar as an identity document.
UIDAI has also issued circulars addressing requesting entities, authorized to do authentication/verification, and other entities emphasizing the necessity of verification, and specifying the protocol to be followed.
Any Aadhaar can be verified using the QR code available on all forms of Aadhaar  using mAadhaar App, or Aadhaar QR code Scanner. The QR code scanner is freely available for both Android and iOS based mobile phones, as well as window-based applications.
Residents may voluntarily use the Aadhaar number to establish their identity by presenting their Aadhaar either paper or electronic form. UIDAI has already issued dos and don’ts for residents, and residents can use their Aadhaar confidently.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
As an actor I try to grow with every character: Actor Mariano Palacios of movie “The Guest” interacts with Media at IFFI 52
“The Guest” is the story of a couple whose lives unravel upon arrival of an old friend as guest at their home
Panaji, 26 November 2021
“As an actor I try to grow with every character. I try to portray various characters that challenge me”, said actor Mariano Palacios during the media interaction on his Spanish film The Guest on the sidelines of IFFI 52 in Goa today.
The Guest which was screened in World Panorama section also had its World premiere at 52nd IFFI in Goa this year and received rave reviews from the audience.
It is a story of a couple whose lives unravel upon arrival of an old friend of wife as guest at their home.
Responding about a query about the intimate scenes in the film, Palacios said, “I think being able to bare your soul is the first step towards baring the soul of the character and then intimate scenes don’t appear difficult”
“We shot for the film in very unconventional way. We just started with small rough script and built upon that,” said Palacios. He further informed that almost 80 percent of the movie was shot in one location.
While speaking about change in the opportunities to film industry upon arrival of OTTs, Palacios said that “Film industry in Mexico is very big. Only very small percentage of those movies get theatres and others have to look for other avenues to release their film. At the end of the day it is commercial aspect which matters for OTTs and hence small budget films and parallel cinema has not benefitted much from the advent of OTT platforms.”
Palacios considers music as first among all the arts and he was happy that the music used in the film creates the curiosity and expectations among audience about what is forthcoming.
About The Movie
Alicia and Enrique are a young married couple who are somewhat distant from each other. Their relationship is threatened when Carlota, Alicia’s friend, comes on a visit and stays with them for a while. Enrique has to deal with a spawning sexual desire towards Carlota, consequence of her obvious seduction game. But what he doesn’t know is that Alicia and Carlota share a secret from their past, something that will change things drastically.
About Director
Ana Mancera Director and writer born in Mexico City, Ana Mancera studied communication at the Universidad Iberoamericana, where she specialized in Film. She has worked on several projects in production houses such as Itaca Films and Videocine. She has also directed several advertising projects for Roots, Revolución Mexico and Wabi.TEAM IFFI PIB | NT/MC/DR/IFFI-92
Follow us on social media: @PIBMumbai /PIBMumbai /pibmumbai pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
(Visitor Counter : 709
Ministry of Defence
MOBILE INTEGRATED NETWORK TERMINAL  FOR INDIAN ARMY UNDER AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN
- Robust communication support has always been a key enabler of combat potential of the field army. Advancements in communication technologies have facilitated solutions which can be adapted and customised as per operational requirements to give a distinctive winning edge.
- To this end, the Indian Army is in the process of procuring Mobile Integrated Network Terminal  systems under Make II Category of DAP 2020. The system is envisaged as a lightweight, portable, state of art integrated communication solution with satellite backhaul and wireless access system to support voice, video and data. Post evaluation of response submitted by the Indian Industry, a total of 11  firms have been issued with the Project Sanction Order on 12 March 2021 for development of prototype. The Contract will subsequently be placed with one of the firms on successful development of prototype as per provisions of Buy  of DAP 2020.
- Development of MINT systems will enhance the operational communication capability of the field army in consonance to the self-reliance vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” for Defence production.
__________________________________________________________
AA,BSC,VY,KR
(Visitor Counter : 2396
PIB Headquarters
Aadhaar Enrolment Centre at EPFO Royapettah
An Aadhaar Enrolment Centre has been opened at the premises of the Regional Office of Employees Provident Fund Organisation , in Royapettah by M/s. Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu 
Those who wish to correct their Names / Address / Date of Birth / Change or updation of mobile numbers in their Aadhaar for the purpose of KYC updation in UAN can do so by visiting the PF office at Royapettah, Chennai-14 by bringing originals of PAN Card / Driving licence/Passport/Voter ID/Birth Certificate with them as documentary proof. All the PF members are requested to utilize this facility for updating or correcting their Aadhaar card says Regional P.F. Commissioner-I, Shri. Salil Sankar in a press release issued by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
New Wage Agreement Signed for Port and Dock Workers
More than 135,000 Workers to be benefitted
Major Ports to spend Rs 560 crore for benefit OF port workers
A new wage settlement agreement has been signed for Group C & D category of Port and Dock Workers in Mumbai in the presence of Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
The settlement provides for 10.6% fitment on basic pay plus DA. The lowest grade of workers would get a pay-scale of Rs.20900-43600 and the highest grade worker would get a pay-scale of Rs 36500-88700.
More than 32,000 Port and Dock workers and 1,05,000 Group C&D pensioners across all Major Ports will be benefitted from of this settlement. The Overall financial implication of this settlement for all the Major Ports for serving and pensioners is likely to be about Rs.560 crore per annum.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari said, “As per the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, welfare of the people is the chief priority of the Government, and I am glad that Major Ports are becoming drivers of socio-economic change. Major Ports have become pioneers in taking this initiative, being the first to sign the wage settlement for Group C & D employees.”
The settlement has been signed between six Port and Dock Workers’ Federations and the Port Management under Section 12 of Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, before the Regional Labour Commissioner, representing Chief Labour Commissioner. The Settlement would come into force from January 1, 2017 in retrospect. This is a five-year settlement arrived at in the port sector against the ten-year periodicity in many of the major public sector enterprises.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Clean Ganga Fund Playing An Instrumental Role In Ganga Conservation& Rejuvenation
Since coming to power in the year 2014, conservation and rejuvenation of river Ganga has been Prime MinisterShri Narendra Modi’s priority. The main goal of the Government’s flagship program NamamiGange has been to make Ganga clean and restore its pristine glory.Rejuvenation of such a long river not only poses tremendous challenges but also requires huge investment. The Government has already quadrupled the budget, but still, it will not be sufficient for such a mammoth amount of work. Therefore, a Clean Ganga Fund was created by the Government, in which everyone can contribute funds to clean the river Ganga.
“The Clean Ganga Fund began as an initiative to harness the enthusiasm of people for Ganga and to bring them closer to the Ganga and inculcate a sense of ownership. It has been heartening to note that major organizations and general public at large are coming forward to contribute to the Ganga fund, some even regularly and from their pension as well, which only strengthens our resolve at the Mission to achieve our objective of a clean and healthy Ganga,” said Shri Rozy Aggarwal, Executive Director Finance, National Mission for Clean Ganga .
The outcome of the Government's commitment to the Ganga is that today, not only from the country but also from abroad people are contributing to the Clean Ganga Fund for conservation of Ganga. As on March 2021, funds of Rs 453 crore have been deposited in the Clean Ganga Fund. Out of which major projects have been/are being executed. These projects include Development of GuariKund near Kedarnath by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Treatment Works of 5 drains, Reconstruction of ghats and shamans, Construction of Har Ki Pauri Complex in Haridwar and Afforestation in various areas.
In 2020-2021, around 14.18 crores have been received. Out of this, Petronet LNG Limited has contributed 1.5 crores. At the same time, Power Grid Corporation has also contributed more than 1 crore. While AAI Cargo Logistics has contributed Rs 1.45 crore. Apart from this, Sri DharmasthalaManjunatheshwarDharmotthan Trust, Karnataka has contributed Rs.15 lakhs. NamamiGange and Clean Ganga Fund express their heartfelt gratitude for these contributions and hope they will continue to contribute in the same way in future. This is the first time a temple trust has contributed to Clean Ganga Fund and they have also pledged their support to increase public awareness about Ganga rejuvenation.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG made the appeal that, “NamamiGange is one of the most complex projects implemented ever in the world. For this the participation of all the regions of the country and every citizen is necessary. We can all contribute to the cleanliness of the river Ganga.”
To contribute to the Clean Ganga Fund, donations can be made to the Clean Ganga Fund's State Bank Account . Any donation made to the Clean Ganga Fund is exempt from Income Tax under Section 80-G  .
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways gears up to provide cooked food to needy people in times of lock down.
13 IRCTCs base kitchens to become nodal points of such distribution.
Today on 29 March 2020 IRCTC has supplied total 11030 lunch meal to needy people across the country
Senior Railway officials of concerned Zones and Divisions to provide support
Indian Railways has decided to provide bulk cooked food with paper plates to needy people from the locations where they have base kitchens of IRCTC.
The list of base kitchens of IRCTC zonewise is given below:
1. South Central Railway: Vijaywada
2. Western Railway: Ahmedabad, Mumbai Central.
3. East Cost Railway: Khurdha Road
4. South Eastern Railway: Balasore
5. Northern Railway: New Delhi, Paharganj
6. North Central Railway: Prayagraj, Jhansi, Kanpur
7. Central Railway: CSMT, Pune, Sholapur, Bhusawal
8. West Central Railway: Itarsi
9. South Western Railway: Bangalore, Hubbali
10. Southern Railway: Tiruanantpuram, Chengalpattu, Katpadi, Mangalore
11. Eastern Railway: Sealdah, Howrah
12. East Central Eailway: Rajendranagar
13. North Frontier Railway: Katihar
Today i.e. 29 March 2020 IRCTC supplied total 11030 lunch meal to to needy people, migrant labours, few old age homes and others across the country as per the details below:
Location No of meals
1. Delhi 5030
2. Bangalore 2000
3. Hubli 700
4. Bombay Central 1500
5. Howrah/Sealdah 500
6. Patna 400
7. TATA 400
8. Ranchi 300
9. Kathiar. 200
GMs/DRMs of concerned Zone and division are also expected to provide their inputs as well to enhance the outreach of these efforts of IRCTC. IRCTC will produce and provide food on demand. Officers and divisions are sending indents . Distribution will be done by RPF and /or other Railway authorities. The assistance of NGOs, volunteers may also be taken for this exercise.
Working in a team IRCTC along with RPF and NGOs in various Railway Zones is supplying cooked food with paper plates to needy people. While delivering the food to needy persons , social distancing and hygiene is being observed.
It may be noted that Indian Railways and IRCTC are gearing up to meet any higher demand to provide food to needy in the times of lock down , which has been imposed to prevent the spread of COVID -19. IRCTC is ready for any contingency and adequate stocks of foodgrains and other raw material are being maintained.